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8 Reasons Why Barack Obama and Joe Biden Need A Bros Trip to Canada

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 02:00:59 +0000

The rumours are true, Barack Obama and Joe Biden were spotted, together, at a bakery in Washington and we are simply swooning. Sure, they are American, but that doesn’t mean those of us up here in the Great White North cannot admire them too. Who doesn’t love a good bromance?! While we loved following the […]

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Revelstoke, Golden & Fernie: A Trifecta of Goodness

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 19:23:53 +0000

Western Canada’s beauty earns the country a lot of bragging points. Famous for its rushing blue rivers, crisp pine-scented air and, of course, towering mountains, British Columbia, in particular, has one of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world. Canadians are spoiled for having so much to explore within the borders of their own […]

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Budget vs Luxury: A Tale of Two Soaks in the Canadian Rocky Mountains

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 13:00:09 +0000

Soaking your bones in a steamy pool surrounded by the Canadian Rocky Mountains may seem a luxury beyond measure. The Banff Upper Hot Springs have been a highlight for visitors to the area for years, while the newly opened Kananaskis Nordic Spa aims to bring an air of luxury to the outdoor bathing experience not […]

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5 Incredible Ontario Parks Summer Experiences

Tue, 29 May 2018 13:00:39 +0000

Sylvia Plath captured the magic of immersing oneself in nature when she wrote: “I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, ‘This is what it is to be happy.'” Ontario Parks celebrates its 125th birthday this year. It’s the perfect opportunity get out and be happy in the […]

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10 Places To Stop On Your Next Canadian Road Trip

Tue, 15 May 2018 13:00:23 +0000

As the second biggest country on Earth, Canada is the perfect place for an extended road trip. With highways spanning coast to coast to coast, you can literally drive to three oceans while passing through 12 provinces and territories. We did this last year during a 150-day road trip across the country called Canada’s Road […]

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The Ultimate Newfoundland Summer Bucket List

Tue, 01 May 2018 13:00:31 +0000

Anyone from Newfoundland will tell you the best time to visit is in the summer. When the snow finally melts, icebergs flow down from cold northern waters and make the breathtaking views of the coastline even better (there’s 29,000kms of it). Between the whales and puffins there’s plenty of nature to gawk at, and let’s […]

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L’Anse-Saint-Jean, One of The Most Beautiful Villages in Quebec. Yes, seriously!

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:00:33 +0000

Just last summer while on a driving holiday through the incredibly scenic Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean region of Quebec (210 kilometres from Quebec City), I learned about l’Association des plus beaux villages du Québec. “The Most Beautiful Villages in Quebec.” There are 38 in total and I was lucky to spend a couple days exploring one of […]

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[CLOSED] Sagamité: The Best Aboriginal Cuisine in Wendake, Quebec

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 23:47:21 +0000

[Dec 2, 2018 – Sadly, early this morning, Sagamité was destroyed by fire and will be closed until further notice. ] Our waiter cleared space in the middle of the table, then placed a large metal structure with three rods gathered together in the shape of a cone – the widest part of the cone at […]

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Exploring Montmorency Falls: The Best Waterfall in Québec

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:29 +0000

No matter the time of year, spending a few hours exploring around Parc de la chute Montmorency is always a good idea. In spring and summer, you can spend an entire morning, hiking the trails, checking out the waterfalls, and enjoying a picnic of fresh croissants and Quebec cheese. In autumn, when the leaves begin […]

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Columbia Icefield: Exploring the Athabasca Glacier

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:36:09 +0000

The Columbia Icefield is breathtakingly rugged and serene. Discovered in 1883 by three Canadian Pacific Railway construction workers, Banff National Park is home to majestic mountains, stunning glacial lakes, caves and roughly 250 glaciers. Since 1940, the Icefields Parkway has given millions of visitors access to some of the most stunning sites that both Banff […]

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